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Position Details - Manufacturing Lead Machinist

Job ID 632369

Title Manufacturing Lead Machinist

Type Full-time

Location

Wallingford, CT 06492

Departments Manufacturing

Date Published August 6, 2026

End Date 08-14-2026

Job Description Manufacturing Lead Machinist

61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492

CT180 Manufacturing Facility

Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 6:00am - 2:30pm MON TUE WED THU FRI 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Working as Full-time Manufacturing Lead Machinist, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the shop floor including to support the continued growth of the Manufacturing division. This position will work with the operations manager, inside sales team and other lead machinists to schedule machine workloads.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to

o Providing support to the shop

o Ensuring quality and on-time delivery of our product

o Maintaining accuracy while performing multiple tasks

o Providing leadership and guidance for machine operators

o Maintaining timecards within our Kronos system

o Maintaining a safe working environment

o Communicating effectively from shift to shift

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

o 18 years of age or older

o Possess at least 2 years of Manufacturing work experience

o Excellent written and oral communication skills

o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite

o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency

o Excellent safety and attendance records

o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities

o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills

o Work independently as well as in a team environment

o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs

o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

o Possess an education related to tool and die or machining

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

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